As part of its Launchpad initiative, IQ-EQ is supporting Fost Capital, a start-up French manager, with the launch of its maiden fund. Fost Capital is a female-led venture capital fund focusing on regulated businesses in areas such as fintech, legaltech and insurtech. Launchpad aims to rebalance the gender imbalance in the global asset management industry by providing a comprehensive support package designed to help female managers succeed in raising their first fund. Equitis, part of the IQ-EQ Group in France, has been appointed by Fost Capital for AIFM services, while IQ-EQ will deliver administration services.
